PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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Instead of making ordinary gingerbread, I like to rely on this dressed-up version. The pumpkin gingerbread features a nutty crust and delicious caramel sauce.-Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
9 pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine the egg, buttermilk, pumpkin and molasses; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in chopped pecans. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in cream. Return to a boil; remove from the heat. Serve with warm gingerbread. Top with pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 37g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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